Captains for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership9%Organizational Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree49%Master's degree15%High school diploma or GED15%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%Less than a year10%3-5 years10%Current company
Air National Guard
Alaska Tours: Ocean InspirationAlly Waste
Time at current job
2-5 years38%More than 5 years38%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,346 profiles for Captains in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Sep 24, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $93,077 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,415 – $141,061 yearly
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Boat Captain shipyard maintenance
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseGuard CardUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceUnited States Air Force
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseDiving OperationsTWIC Card+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanical KnowledgeTug Mate
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRadiotelephone Operator LicenseRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTWIC Card+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperiencePublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCaptain of crab vessels and tenders in the Bering sea
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseDriver's LicenseAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementUSCG Master License+10 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLuxury Cruise- Zodiac Captain/Lecturer/Naturalist
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingPersonal Assistant ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceEMT/Firefighter
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseAdvanced Maritime Firefighting Certification+4 moreSkills
Public SpeakingEMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCustomer Service
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 84 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, TWIC Card and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: banquet catering captain, captain of crab vessels and tenders in the bering sea and tour operator/guide.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 24 years of professional experience.
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